Scientists from Goa-based National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) have embarked on their third voyage to the Indian Ocean aboard Argeo Searcher this May. The mission is aimed at locating hidden treasures of critical mineral deposits under the government’s Deep Ocean Mission, News18 reported.The team will spend a month at sea surveying the 15 sites where scientists expect to find

Male: Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer on Saturday said 76 Indian military personnel were replaced by civilian personnel sent by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which manufactured the helicopter donated by the Indian government, Maldives-based Sun Online reported.While addressing a press conference on Saturday, Moosa Zameer said that Indian soldiers were deployed in Hanimaadhoo,

Kupwara (J-K): National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said he hoped leaders of India and Pakistan would create an atmosphere for dialogue and resolve mutual concerns and issues.Mr Abdullah, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from north Kashmir’s Baramulla constituency, was responding to a question on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remarks on Pakistan."I do not

Taiwan envoy to Israel Abby Lee speaks at a Holocaust memorial event in HaifaTel Aviv: A Chinese delegation walked out of a Holocaust memorial event in the Israeli city of Haifa in protest after Taiwan’s envoy to Israel delivered a speech, Taiwan News reported citing CNA.The annual event is attended by Holocaust survivors, local dignitaries, and foreign diplomats posted in Israel including Taiwan

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath has said that there are tremendous possibilities and potential for private players in the country’s space sector.“The potential is very high and the possibilities are encouraging. We will be happy to engage with you and support you in realising your vision,” he said after inaugurating the carbon reduction initiative of SFO Technologies

New Delhi: SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar arrived in New Delhi for an official visit to the country from May 11 to 14."Welcome to India! SAARC Secretary General Md Golam Sarwar arrives in New Delhi on his first official visit to India. An opportunity to further strengthen cooperation in South Asia," said the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, on Saturday.He